President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to issue an administrative request regarding the coordination of local law enforcement. He directed the operator to initiate a call to the police, though the specific purpose or incident prompting the outreach remains unspecified in the brief recording. The interaction served as a functional communication between the President and site staff to facilitate external security or logistical support.
On September 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:52 am and 11:56 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 213-17
Date: September 24, 1972
Time: Unknown between 11:52 am and 11:56 am
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
(rev. Oct-06)
[See Conversation no. 154-8]This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.